Mister Dog

Illustrated by Garth Williams
Hardcover
$5.99 US
On sale May 13, 2003 | 24 Pages | 9780307103369

A favorite story for generations of readers, originally published in 1952.

Once upon a time there was a funny dog named Crispin’s Crispian. He was named Crispin’s Crispian because he belonged to himself.
So begins the story of a dog who runs bang into a little boy, who also belongs to himself. This quirky story—with breathtaking illustrations by Garth Williams—is one of Margaret Wise Brown’s best.

Look for these other Little Golden Book Classics:
Home for a Bunny
The Sailor Dog
The Color Kittens
Seven Little Postmen
• The Whispering Rabbit
Margaret Wise Brown (1910–1952), best known as the author of Goodnight Moon, wrote countless children’s books inspired by her belief that the very young are fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. Among her many bestselling books are The Little Island, The Golden Egg Book, The Color Kittens, and The Sailor Dog. View titles by Margaret Wise Brown
Garth Williams (1912–1996) was known for his realistic yet highly expressive animal characters. He brought to life some of the best-loved children’s books of the twentieth century, including Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series and E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little. Williams illustrated many timeless Golden Books, including Baby Farm Animals, Mister Dog, and The Friendly Book. View titles by Garth Williams

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A favorite story for generations of readers, originally published in 1952.

Once upon a time there was a funny dog named Crispin’s Crispian. He was named Crispin’s Crispian because he belonged to himself.
So begins the story of a dog who runs bang into a little boy, who also belongs to himself. This quirky story—with breathtaking illustrations by Garth Williams—is one of Margaret Wise Brown’s best.

Look for these other Little Golden Book Classics:
Home for a Bunny
The Sailor Dog
The Color Kittens
Seven Little Postmen
• The Whispering Rabbit

Author

Margaret Wise Brown (1910–1952), best known as the author of Goodnight Moon, wrote countless children’s books inspired by her belief that the very young are fascinated by the simple pleasures of the world around them. Among her many bestselling books are The Little Island, The Golden Egg Book, The Color Kittens, and The Sailor Dog. View titles by Margaret Wise Brown
Garth Williams (1912–1996) was known for his realistic yet highly expressive animal characters. He brought to life some of the best-loved children’s books of the twentieth century, including Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series and E. B. White’s Charlotte’s Web and Stuart Little. Williams illustrated many timeless Golden Books, including Baby Farm Animals, Mister Dog, and The Friendly Book. View titles by Garth Williams

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